As The Akshaya Patra Foundation prepares to serve its 5 billionth meal on March 17, with President Droupadi Murmu commemorating the milestone, the moment marks a significant chapter in one of the world’s largest school feeding programmes. What began in 2000 with just 1,500 meals served from the ISKCON temple in Bengaluru has grown into…
For more than a decade, Pakistan players have remained absent from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The last cricketer from Pakistan to feature in the tournament was allrounder Azhar Mahmood, who played in the league between 2012 and 2015, although he did so after entering the auction as an English player. His appearance came years…
Just imagine going on a wild ride to the Moon at speeds that would make a Formula 1 car look like a Sunday cruise, while four intrepid astronauts push the boundaries of humanity’s next giant leap forward. NASA’s Artemis II mission, launching no earlier than April 2026, is the first time the Orion spacecraft is…
Naga Chaitanya credits wife Sobhita Dhulipala for his recent success, calling her a lucky charm after winning Best Actor for ‘Thandel’. He highlighted the film’s personal significance, being his first release post-wedding. Chaitanya emphasized how domestic harmony fuels his professional achievements, with both he and Dhulipala sharing a deep passion for cinema. Actor Naga Chaitanya…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released its first list of candidates for 144 seats in the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal, fielding several key leaders, including Suvendu Adhikari and Dilip Ghosh.While Dilip Ghosh has been fielded from Kharagpur Sadar, Suvendu Adhikari will contest the elections from two seats — Bhabanipur and Nandigram….
Paris: India’s HS Prannoy (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) NEW DELHI: HS Prannoy has withdrawn from the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament after suffering a shoulder injury during last week’s Swiss Open in Basel. The experienced Indian shuttler was originally scheduled to face top seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the opening round.Prannoy first…
Several artists used the Academy Awards red carpet and stage on Sunday to protest not only the Trump administration’s immigration policies but also to advocate for Palestinian liberation, adding to growing artist-driven activism at entertainment awards shows.The presence of “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT” pins at the Academy Awards drew less attention than last month’s…
Sidharth Malhotra eyes 2026 reunion with mentor Karan Johar post-Yodha, negotiating a heartfelt drama by Sharan Sharma. Talks near finalization; shoot starts summer Mumbai. Next: ‘Vvan’ with Tamannaah on May 15. Dharma’s ‘Nagzilla’, ‘Chand Mera Dil’ upcoming despite recent flop. Sidharth Malhotra could soon team up again with longtime mentor Karan Johar in 2026. Following…
Indian chess star Koneru Humpy is considering withdrawing from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, which will be held in Cyprus. Her concern is mainly about safety because of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East.The tournament location was decided in November last year, but the situation has…
Jimmy Kimmel may not have been steering the ship at this year’s Academy Awards, but the late-night host still managed to steal a few laughs when he stepped onstage to present the documentary prizes and made an obvious comment on US President Donald Trump. When he went on stage to present the award for documentaries,…